Trump’s Greenland Bluster

Trump has always acted with a protection racket mentality. He starts with bluster and aggressive talk, then dials it back to a compromise position that’s already shifted in his favor.

He wants Greenland’s mineral resources and geostrategic position. My sense is he’ll eventually take one step back and say, “fine, the US will not pursue Greenland if you enter into partnership with us and grant exclusive mining leases.”

That’s my sense of what’s happening here.